Before international travel
What the regulations require to be valid at the moment of re-entry, and which pending applications are abandoned by departure. Facts about documents, not a recommendation about whether to travel.
Authority: 8 CFR 214.1; 8 CFR 245.2(a)(4)(ii)
This playbook restates obligations that apply to organisations by regulation, with the citation for each. It is a checklist, not legal advice, and it is not exhaustive — regulations change and facts vary. Verify each citation against the current text.